Memorials & monuments · London
Kings Langley War Memorial
Kings Langley War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kings Langley War Memorial is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1436993). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details First and Second World War memorial. Erected 1920 with the names of the fallen of the Second World War added after 1945. MATERIALS: carved from stone. DESCRIPTION: the war memorial stands in the churchyard of All Saints’ Church. It is situated upon a mound covered by rubble-stone paving, which is approached via stone steps at the SW of the churchyard. In addition there is a path and wrought-iron gateway leading from the adjacent Watford Road. The memorial comprises a Latin cross set upon a capital at the head of a tapering octagonal shaft with a moulded base. It stands upon a moulded octagonal plinth and two-tier stepped base. On the base is the inscription: REMEMBER/ BEFORE GOD/ THOSE FROM/ THIS PARISH WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES/ FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914-1918. The names of the fallen of the First and Second World Wars are inscribed onto bronze plaques set into the sides of the plinth. This List entry has been amended to add the source for War Memorials Online. This source was not used in the compilation of this List entry but is added here as a guide for further reading, 12 January 2017.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kings Langley War Memorial is located in London and serves as a commemoration for those who lost their lives in conflict. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7102, -0.4483
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Kings Langley
- Postcode
- WD4 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Hertfordshire
- Established
- 1920
Sources
- wikidata: Q66477757 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kings Langley War Memorial?
- Kings Langley War Memorial is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD4 8DP), in the parish of Kings Langley.
- Is Kings Langley War Memorial a listed building?
- Kings Langley War Memorial is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kings Langley War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Kings Langley War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kings Langley War Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WD4 8DP. It sits within the South West Hertfordshire parliamentary constituency.